Longtime Coleman Resident Lee Konkel Dies at 89

No formal service will be held per Konkel's request, with cremation arrangements entrusted to local funeral home.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:06am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm colors depicting the blurred silhouettes of people walking down a small-town main street, conceptually representing the loss of a beloved community member.The quiet passing of a longtime Coleman resident evokes a sense of community and nostalgia in this small Texas town.Coleman Today

Lee Konkel, an 89-year-old resident of Coleman, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Coleman Healthcare Center. Per Konkel's wishes, no formal funeral service will be held, and cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman.

Why it matters

Konkel's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit community of Coleman, where he had lived for decades. As a longtime resident, Konkel's death is being felt by many in the town who knew him.

The details

Konkel's cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, where community members are invited to share memories and condolences on Konkel's online tribute page.

  • Konkel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Lee Konkel

An 89-year-old longtime resident of Coleman, Texas who passed away on April 14, 2026.

Stevens Funeral Home

The funeral home in Coleman, Texas that is handling Konkel's cremation arrangements and hosting an online tribute page for community members to share memories.

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The takeaway

Konkel's death marks the passing of a beloved community member in Coleman, Texas, where he had lived for nearly nine decades. While no formal service will be held, the online tribute page allows the town to come together and celebrate Konkel's life.